Mountains & hills · South West England
South Down
In or near Ebbesbourne Wake.
South Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 229 m.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury · 8.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
South Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 229 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
South Down is a mountain range located in South-East England. Known for its rolling chalk hills and scenic landscapes, it offers a variety of walking trails and outdoor recreational opportunities. The area is also notable for its biodiversity, featuring several protected habitats. Visitors can expect panoramic views and a chance to explore the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9945, -2.0194
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Ebbesborne Wake
- Postcode
- SP5 5LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury — 8.5 km
Sources
- osm: n10235364243 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Down?
- South Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 5LP), in the parish of Ebbesborne Wake.
- What is South Down?
- South Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 229 m.
- How do I get to South Down?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5 5LP.
- Is South Down a protected site?
- Yes — South Down is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to South Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 5LP. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency.